Of the more than 4,000 U.S. colleges and universities, only a small number meet the “gold standard” for financial aid. Grinnell is among them. Approximately 45 colleges and universities with need-blind admission policies also meet 100% of demonstrated need.

2016-17 Statistics

Total financial aid awarded: $58.4 million

Total gift aid awarded: $51.4 million

Percent of students receiving aid: 90

Percent of students receiving Pell Grant: 20

Average financial aid package to students demonstrating need: $45,717

Percent of students in the graduating class of 2015 who borrowed: 50

Average indebtedness of borrowers in the graduating class of 2016: $18,780